
Upson County and surrounding areas, ARE YOU READY for our 2nd Annual "ESCAPE the SCHOOL" event? Participants will use their quick wit and teamwork skills to discover clues, unlock mysteries, and avoid CURSES during this fundraising event! With tickets selling for just $5.00 per person for each chosen escape room, you can bring the whole family or challenge all your friends to join you in your quest for MASTERY and major BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Things to know:
-The event is open to all ages but recommended for ages 7 to 99! (difficulties vary)
-Tickets must be purchased for EACH escape room theme you wish to complete (there are 3).
-Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; everyone who enters the room must have a ticket.
-Ticket prices include the escape room for the allotted time and a cool backdrop and custom signs to snap a photo to mark the occasion!
-While we can accommodate large groups with pre-purchase, paying at the door may mean your favorite room isn't available at your arrival time (best to plan ahead).
Spread the word about this COMMUNITY EVENT! Hope to see you soon!
Things to know:
-The event is open to all ages but recommended for ages 7 to 99! (difficulties vary)
-Tickets must be purchased for EACH escape room theme you wish to complete (there are 3).
-Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; everyone who enters the room must have a ticket.
-Ticket prices include the escape room for the allotted time and a cool backdrop and custom signs to snap a photo to mark the occasion!
-While we can accommodate large groups with pre-purchase, paying at the door may mean your favorite room isn't available at your arrival time (best to plan ahead).
Spread the word about this COMMUNITY EVENT! Hope to see you soon!




August Student of the Month




ECS September Parent Meeting


🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community donors for supporting educators at our 2nd Annual Tacky Teacher Tailgate! 🏈🍔
🏈Piggly Wiggly
🏈Ranews Thomaston
🏈Big Chic Uptown
🏈Legg up inflatables
🏈Chic-fil-a
🏈Thomaston Hospice
Your generosity made this event possible and helped us celebrate our teachers in the most fun (and tacky!) way. We are so grateful for your continued support of our school and staff—you truly make a difference! 💙✨
#TackyTeacherTailgate #ThankYou #CommunityStrong
🏈Piggly Wiggly
🏈Ranews Thomaston
🏈Big Chic Uptown
🏈Legg up inflatables
🏈Chic-fil-a
🏈Thomaston Hospice
Your generosity made this event possible and helped us celebrate our teachers in the most fun (and tacky!) way. We are so grateful for your continued support of our school and staff—you truly make a difference! 💙✨
#TackyTeacherTailgate #ThankYou #CommunityStrong

Upcoming Events




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📖✨ Family Reading Night Is Almost Here! ✨📖
Join us for an evening of stories, smiles, and shared reading adventures! 🏫📚
🕓 Don’t miss the Title I Parent Meeting at 4:30 PM — come learn how our school supports student success and how YOU can be part of the journey. Your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
📚 Then stick around for Family Reading Night — a celebration of literacy with fun activities, cozy reading spaces, and great books for all ages.
Let’s build a community of readers, together. 💬❤️ #FamilyReadingNight #Title1Meeting #ReadersUnite
Join us for an evening of stories, smiles, and shared reading adventures! 🏫📚
🕓 Don’t miss the Title I Parent Meeting at 4:30 PM — come learn how our school supports student success and how YOU can be part of the journey. Your voice matters, and we’d love to see you there!
📚 Then stick around for Family Reading Night — a celebration of literacy with fun activities, cozy reading spaces, and great books for all ages.
Let’s build a community of readers, together. 💬❤️ #FamilyReadingNight #Title1Meeting #ReadersUnite


📚✨ Book Fair Week Is Here! ✨📚
Parents, let’s fuel your child’s love for reading! The Book Fair is open and full of amazing titles your student will adore—from adventure and fantasy to STEM and graphic novels. 🧠🌟
💳 To make shopping easy and cash-free, don’t forget to load funds into your child’s eWallet today! It’s fast, secure, and gives your reader the freedom to choose their favorites.
🔗https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/upsonleeelementaryschool
Let’s turn pages and spark imaginations—one book at a time! 📖❤️ #BookFairMagic #eWalletReady #ReadersAreLeaders
Parents, let’s fuel your child’s love for reading! The Book Fair is open and full of amazing titles your student will adore—from adventure and fantasy to STEM and graphic novels. 🧠🌟
💳 To make shopping easy and cash-free, don’t forget to load funds into your child’s eWallet today! It’s fast, secure, and gives your reader the freedom to choose their favorites.
🔗https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/upsonleeelementaryschool
Let’s turn pages and spark imaginations—one book at a time! 📖❤️ #BookFairMagic #eWalletReady #ReadersAreLeaders


Upson County and surrounding areas, ARE YOU READY for our 2nd Annual "ESCAPE the SCHOOL" event? Participants will use their quick wit and teamwork skills to discover clues, unlock mysteries, and avoid CURSES during this fundraising event! With tickets selling for just $5.00 per person for each chosen escape room, you can bring the whole family or challenge all your friends to join you in your quest for MASTERY and major BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Things to know:
-The event is open to all ages but recommended for ages 7 to 99! (difficulties vary)
-Tickets must be purchased for EACH escape room theme you wish to complete (there are 3).
-Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; everyone who enters the room must have a ticket.
-Ticket prices include the escape room for the allotted time and a cool backdrop and custom signs to snap a photo to mark the occasion!
-While we can accommodate large groups with pre-purchase, paying at the door may mean your favorite room isn't available at your arrival time (best to plan ahead).
Spread the word about this COMMUNITY EVENT! Hope to see you soon!
Things to know:
-The event is open to all ages but recommended for ages 7 to 99! (difficulties vary)
-Tickets must be purchased for EACH escape room theme you wish to complete (there are 3).
-Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; everyone who enters the room must have a ticket.
-Ticket prices include the escape room for the allotted time and a cool backdrop and custom signs to snap a photo to mark the occasion!
-While we can accommodate large groups with pre-purchase, paying at the door may mean your favorite room isn't available at your arrival time (best to plan ahead).
Spread the word about this COMMUNITY EVENT! Hope to see you soon!


Family Reading Night- September 11


The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 8-12 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/upsonleeelementaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs


Student Garden Club Opportunity- see the front office or media center staff for an application


✈️ Family Literacy Night🛩️


Fun Friday-this Friday, 8-29


🍕✨ Support ULES PTO with our Domino’s Slice the Price Fundraiser! ✨🍕
Every card sold helps our school—buy one and enjoy big pizza savings all year long! You can purchase online OR in person through a ULES student. Don’t want a card but still want to help? You can also make a direct donation to support our students and teachers! 💙
➡️ Order or donate today and make a difference!
Every card sold helps our school—buy one and enjoy big pizza savings all year long! You can purchase online OR in person through a ULES student. Don’t want a card but still want to help? You can also make a direct donation to support our students and teachers! 💙
➡️ Order or donate today and make a difference!


Grandparents' Day Info


August 22 is the last day to order Knight Kulture shirts.


Friday is Yearbook Picture Day 📸 Spirit sales will also take place Friday morning. August 22 is the last day to order a PBIS tshirt.


Dear Parents,
We had a great 2nd day of school. Please read the following announcement below. Thanks for your continued support.


Good evening,
1. Parents remember to change your car rider tags to the 25-26 school year if you are picking up your child in the afternoon.
2. Tomorrow is the last day to walk your student(s) in the building to their classroom.
3. Everyone will enter through the front door and everyone will pass through the weapons detection system. Please make sure they leave items in the car that are prohibited (pocketknives, vapes, etc. we will have a bucket to drop their keys and cell phones in as they go through the detectors.
4. Please make sure your child knows how they will get home tomorrow. If the mode of transportation changes from what up put on the form at open house, please send an email to ulesbusnotes@upson.k12.ga.us before 2:00PM.
Thank you for your assistance 💜💜💜
1. Parents remember to change your car rider tags to the 25-26 school year if you are picking up your child in the afternoon.
2. Tomorrow is the last day to walk your student(s) in the building to their classroom.
3. Everyone will enter through the front door and everyone will pass through the weapons detection system. Please make sure they leave items in the car that are prohibited (pocketknives, vapes, etc. we will have a bucket to drop their keys and cell phones in as they go through the detectors.
4. Please make sure your child knows how they will get home tomorrow. If the mode of transportation changes from what up put on the form at open house, please send an email to ulesbusnotes@upson.k12.ga.us before 2:00PM.
Thank you for your assistance 💜💜💜